Do not fall into the trap of thinking “My dog is safe because it never leaves my yard or house”, (though hopefully it gets taken for a walk and socialises sometimes!) because you can introduce the virus to your own environment simply by bringing it in on your shoes. Yes, it can be as simple as that!

The key to protecting your dog and helping to prevent the spread of Parvo in the environment is Vaccination. Yes, this is an additional cost to your dog ownership, BUT the expenses associated with treating Parvo infection are immense. Besides, you don’t want to see your pet experience the trauma Parvo will cause it do you?

Parvo is found everywhere and has the ability to survive in the environment for a long time. Listed below are the known cases that have been reported in Australia. Keep in mind, this does not include all the cases that go unreported !! In country areas it is common for dogs not to be vaccinated and not reported when they die.

Reported Parvo Cases in Australia @ 29 August 2015

State

Last 2 Months

Last 3 Months

Last 6 Months

Last 12 Months

ACT

0

0

0

1

NSW

23

33

95

399

NT

0

0

1

50

QLD

2

5

33

196

SA

0

0

0

2

TAS

0

1

2

19

VIC

6

7

13

93

WA

8

16

25

66

These figures were obtained from the Disease Watchdog website. If you go there and register, you can check for reported Dog Disease cases in your local area.